Everton's attention has turned towards Troyes' standout player, Mama Balde, in light of their unsuccessful £12 million bid for Che Adams, according to insights from talkSPORT.Balde, who is reported to be available for approximately £7 million, has also garnered interest from Burnley and Sheffield United in the race to secure his services.The pursuit of new attacking talent is a priority for Everton after their 17th-place finish in the previous season. Despite the challenges, they managed to avoid relegation under the leadership of Sean Dyche.In their effort to bolster the forward line, Everton has already welcomed Youssef Chermiti from Sporting Lisbon in a £15 million deal. Chermiti joins other additions like loaned players Jack Harrison and Arnaut Danjuma, along with free signing Ashley Young, at Goodison Park.Dominic Calvert-Lewin, the prominent center-forward, is in the process of recovering his fitness on Merseyside. Nonetheless, Dyche remains committed to further strengthening the squad, with Wilfried Gnonto being a sought-after target for the summer.A recent bid of £25 million plus potential extras was put forth for Gnonto, who has withdrawn from Leeds' squad and submitted a transfer request.In light of the challenges in acquiring Southampton's Che Adams, Everton has shifted its focus to pursuing Mama Balde as a potential addition to their squad.
